Review other legal solutions that protect users and developers of open
source software and standards.

The Project

The Patent Commons Project is dedicated to documenting the boundaries of The Commons -- a preserve where developers and users of software
can innovate, collaborate, and access patent resources in an environment of
enhanced safety, protected by pledges of support made by holders of software
patents.

Our Library is a central, neutral forum where patent pledges and other
commitments can be readily accessed and easily understood.

Visit our Library, learn about the resources offered by
The Commons, and contribute to the growth and acceptance of open source
software and technologies. You can also
view a timeline
of major Patent Commons events.